Project Description
Standard Bank SME Summit
Taking Back your Power
We were thrilled to welcome back our host, Msizi James, who joined fellow business owners and expert industry advisors who were excited to share insights and open discussions on how to transform the business world to best suit the South African and global economic climate.
As always, the SME Summit strived to help you, our dedicated entrepreneurs, evolve and elevate how you do business.
Msizi James
MC
Msizi James
He offers a youthful eye with several years of experience. Afternoon drive radio presenter at 947, founder of Gaya Coffee and www.brandlabza.co.za. He believes that in a digital age it’s so important to rethink how you communicate with audiences. Brand ambassador of BMW, Wimpy, and Oyster Box.
Tandiwe Njobe
Head, Relationship Banking Proposition
Standard Bank
Tandiwe Njobe
Zanele Njapha
CEO
The UNLearners
Zanele Njapha
Zanele has helped big companies unlearn old ways of working and assisted them in stepping confidently into what the world of work demands of teams today- building cultures of learning and adaptability.
She has been a speaker at the BCX XCITE21 virtual event in 2021 and focused on the rapid expansion of the gig economy not only as a response to the pandemic, but a reflection of a shift in working models, which corporations must embrace.
Arye Kellman
Creative Entrepreneur & Co-Founder
TILT
Arye Kellman
Arye Kellman, a visionary leader and trailblazer in the advertising industry as co-founder of The TILT Effect, has revolutionised how brands connect with audiences. With an unwavering commitment to excellence, Arye’s dynamic leadership continues to propel his team to new heights, setting the standard for modern advertising and solidifying his status as an industry luminary.
Sarah Collins
Founder & CEO
Wonderbag
Sarah Collins
The Wonderbag is a powerless, heat-retention cooker. Using insulation, it allows food that has been brought to boil to continue cooking for up to 12 hours, without using additional energy.
Berrie de Jager
Head of Natural Resources
Standard Bank
Berrie de Jager
Brian Gadisi
Co- Founder
Arion Power
Brian Gadisi
Brian is also Co-founder of an ICTS and Green energy Company Arion Power, that aims at making internet and green energy technologies accessible to the masses by designing and manufacturing products that are designed for the Pan African context.
Brian also Works with the United Nation International Telecommunications Union ITU and was a speaker at the 2022 ITU World Telecommunications Development conference held in Kigali Rwanda, developing strategies to bridge the digital divide amongst the African youth.
Alan Gie
Co- Founder
Arion Power
Alan Gie
Alan is currently one of the Co-Founders of Arion Power and has a keen interest in problem solving and product development within the energy space. His keen interest in the energy space has led him to focus on addressing the challenges posed by South Africa’s power shortage crisis.
Throughout his career at Arion Power, Alan has actively pursued collaborations and partnerships to ensure the successful implementation of Arion Powers solutions. He has worked closely with SMME owners and individuals, understanding their pain points and crafting tailored solutions to enhance their resilience in the face of load-shedding.
Matthew Cruise
Head of Business Intelligence and Public Relations
Hohm Energy